Because of the shrinkage, after the Christmas game, the other 20 teams that did not play on the first matchday will all take to the field, and 12 games will be played on December 27. In addition to the Celtics, Heat, Knicks and Clippers, the other six teams that played on the first day of the game, including the Lakers, will play back-to-back games on this day.

The pre-season warm-up is to find opponents in the same area nearby and avoid flying long distances. The Knicks opted to play two games with the Nets. The Knicks, who only played 20 minutes in the start, easily beat the Nets in two games.

Except for Delong? Williams and Brooke? Lopez, the rest of the Nets team is average. Anthony who played off the bench with the Warriors? Moreau's ability to start is the stark example of this.

Three days off after the game. Zhou Xuan spent money to invite his teammates to the best Western restaurant in Manhattan for a big meal and connect with each other. There are six newcomers, and it is necessary to have a good chat.

In the new season, Miller and Zhou Xuan were named captains of the Knicks.

Zhou Xuan arched his hand and said: "On behalf of the Knicks, I officially welcome the six to join. The training camp was so tight that we didn't have time to have a meal together, so I hope you forgive me. ”

Everyone applauded together, Battier, Chandler and others were observing Zhou Xuan, and Parsons and Leonard were more curious about Zhou Xuan. Won the MVP in the third year, was appointed captain at a young age, and had the highest voice in the team, this kind of thing feels amazing no matter how you look at it.

Zhou Xuan continued: "Sean, Tyson, you two are experienced, and I hope to give you a lot of advice." ”

Battier immediately answered: "Don't dare to be, in terms of experience, Andre (Miller) is richer, and you all have experience in the finals, I haven't passed the first round after so many years." Defensively, though, you can ask me any questions you have, and my methods are not hidden. ”

Chandler also smiled: "I entered the league early, and now I am only 29 years old, and I am not a veteran." I'll try to defend. ”

Zhou Xuan looked at Parsons and Novak and said with a smile: "Chandler (Parsons), your strength is stronger than you think, usually practice more three points, I will pass the ball to you." Steve, I don't doubt your three points, you have to play when you get on the court. ”

Then he looked at Leonard and Amundson. Said: "Coy has the talent to be a super outside defender, Luis is a defensive starter, our side of Lance, Wesley and others are also doing a good job of defense, everyone needs to communicate more, this year we want to take the defensive system to the next level." We missed out on the championship last season, and we must get the championship this year, are you confident? ”

"Yes." Miller took the lead in shouting, and everyone responded.

The voices of several big men were deafening, and the waiters outside couldn't say anything when they heard it, and these people had a lot of backgrounds in New York. The owner of the hotel, many of the guests are their fans.

Hearing the shouting, many of the guests who were eating knew that they were coming, and they were also glad that the Knicks had such high morale. In one year, the Knicks have completely changed, and the team that was defenseless and half-dead is gone.

Each newcomer said a few words, introduced themselves, and shared their ideas, which is the fastest way to integrate into the team.

Parsons was sincere. "As soon as I entered the league, I was on a championship team like the Knicks, and I was very excited. I didn't prove myself to be the best in college, and I was a low draft pick. But I have the advantage, I can break through, I can shoot, as long as I believe in me, I will play and work hard for the Knicks to win the championship. Please give me a lot of advice. ”

Zhou Xuan said: "Your rank is not low, don't say that, I am much further back than you." ”

Thinking of Zhou Xuan's order, everyone laughed. He sets a good example for all the low-pick rookies.

After the exchange, everyone was ready. The next day, we flew to Dallas to prepare for the opening game.

Parsons and Stephenson are not in the squad, and they still need to be honed. Stephenson was so depressed about this that he didn't dare to ask for a trade. There is a price to pay for playing big with the Knicks, and he doesn't have pretty numbers to prove his worth, but fortunately he signed a four-year contract and is not at risk of losing his job for the time being.

Parsons and Kawhi Leonard also signed for four years. Since Mullin became a manager, they have changed their previous recruitment strategy, and they no longer poach ready-made players to gamble, but focus on developing their own stars, encouraging internal competition like the Spurs, and using the best players. It's just that the core of the team must be clear, that is, the trident of Zhou Xuan, Stoudamire, and Gallinari.

Before the start of the game, the first phase of the team power list was officially announced. The Mavericks are at the top of the list, and the Knicks are second.

Many experts are optimistic about the trade of bringing in Battier and Chandler, believing that the Knicks' introduction of defensive players will improve the team's only shortcoming. As for the low post offense, it's not a problem, they have enough pitchers to open up space for guards to misplace singles.

The Mavericks are at the top of the list because of the inside line, the lack of Masimmi, the introduction of Odom, and their bench is only strong but not weak. With the addition of Yao Ming and Nowitzki, the Mavericks continue to have the strongest interior in the league.

The Heat are third, the Spurs are fourth, the Bulls are fifth, the Lakers are only in sixth place, and the Clippers are favored and soared to seventh place, the reason why they are ranked behind the Lakers is only because they need to run in. Of course, it is not ruled out that they will soar like the Knicks did last season.

The Lakers' unfavorable free market signings annoyed Kobe Bryant. Someone said in the summer that they would bring in Chris? Paul, some people say that Cameron will be brought in? Anthony. Because Artest was there, Kupchak set his sights on Paul, but Odom ran away after the end of the day.

Even worse was the Celtics, who only received the 10th place rating. Experts are not optimistic about these veterans. Jeff who sent away the inside meat shield Perkins in exchange? Green, who was diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm during a physical examination, will have heart surgery next month, for which he will miss the entire 2011-2012 season.

When they arrived in Dallas, Yao Ming, Yi Jianlian and Zhou Xuan had dinner together.

Yao Ming asked: "I didn't expect you to actually poach Chandler into the team, is this to deal with me?" ”

"No, it's against a lot of teams." Zhou Xuan smiled: "Tomorrow we will win." ”

"So confident?"

"Of course, the Mavericks aren't the Mavericks of last season." Zhou Xuan smiled.

The two didn't argue too much on this topic, and they naturally met during the game. Yao Ming was very interested in Zhou Xuan's life and asked, "I heard that your piano has reached grade nine, do you still have to take the grade ten exam next year?" How the hell do you practice? ”

"I'm practicing when I'm not playing, and the piano helps me find the feeling of playing." Zhou Xuan said.

How is this possible? Yao Ming asked again: "The propaganda says that you are with Scarlett in the movie?" Johnson has a bed scene, is it true? ”

"It's true, the clip is estimated to be put into the promotional video, and it's coming out soon."

"Hehe, there are a lot of people who guess that you have a leg with her, is there such a thing?" Yao Ming is very gossipy, pays attention to the entertainment industry, and few people who have watched "Iron Man 2" don't like Scarlett.

"I'm normal friends with her." Zhou Xuan smiled: "I don't want to be talked about, although I haven't married yet." ”

"Are you afraid of breaking up?"

"yes." Zhou Xuan is very rational and thinks a lot. People who are sensible in terms of feelings will not have too many sexual encounters.

Yao Ming sighed: "It is understandable that you can restrain yourself and fight well." ”

Yi Jianlian didn't interject much. Zhou Xuan asked, "Why are you so silent?" ”

"I didn't even make the big list, I'm so depressed." Yi Jianlian regretted joining Mavericks a little. After playing for four seasons and getting out of the rookie period, it would be too shameful to encounter something like being sent down again.

Zhou Xuan smiled and said: "Brother Yao help him more, watching the World Championships, you know that he has the strength, but you have to fight for the opportunity!" ”

Yao Ming smiled, with Odom here, how easy is it for Yi Jianlian to argue? Now we have to fight for a 12-man squad.

The next night, fans entered the arena early and watched the Mavericks championship ring presentation ceremony from the stands.

At this time, the most embarrassing thing is not the Knicks players, but the people who have just joined the Mavericks. Watching the ceremony, listening to the fans cheering, but the ring didn't have theirs because it was too late.

When the Mavericks celebrated winning the championship, Cuban, the "crazy boss", was so happy that he even held the trophy when he went to the toilet, and was photographed and posted on the Internet. To this day, his excitement was not over, he kissed the championship ring, hugged Stern hard, put the ring on his hand and waved his fist.

CCTV5 and TNT radio both broadcast the opening game live.

Barkley said: "Knicks vs Mavericks, this game is well planned for Christmas games. Both teams opted to change their line-ups after a successful season, with six players leaving each team. I'm bullish on the Knicks this season, and their reinforcements are very targeted. And the Mavericks, except for Carter, everyone else is average. ”

"I think the Knicks brought in Chandler to defend interior stars like Yao Ming, Gasol and Duncan," Smith said. Chandler is not afraid of whoever he faces, but it is a pity to send Pekovic to the first point. ”

Barkley said: "The Knicks can only send Pekovic, otherwise Chandler and Pekovic will not be able to start together, and the interior will defend and score alone, so there is a threat." And if the two interior lines can't attack, the opponent may compress the defense all over the court. ”

CCTV5 Su Qun said: "The opening game is the Chinese derby, the fans must be very happy, Zhou Xuan didn't play during the holiday, just practiced shooting, I don't know what the result is." Yao Ming is also relaxing during the holidays and missed the Asian Championships, hoping they can play at a high level today. ”

Yang Jian said: "I don't know if the Knicks will start today when they bring in Battier, and if they do, who will come off the bench? We saw the players on the pitch. ”

The Knicks' outside starters are unchanged from last season. Zhou Xuan, Matthews, Gallinari, Stoudemire, Chandler.

The Mavericks started Kidd, Carter, Marion, Nowitzki, Yao Ming.

The referee tosses the ball into the air and the game begins.